Counter-UAS Lead Engineer: Systems & Sensors Architect

Advanced Technology Systems Company; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) seeks a Counter UAS – Lead Engineer to head the technical efforts on Gilbert, AZ programs. You will oversee end-to-end engineering activities supporting counter-UAS initiatives, spanning architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of sensing and countermeasures.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Software, Aero, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering, ensuring alignment with program objectives and DoD security requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or current clearance preferred).

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Define and drive RF/Electrical system architectures and rapid prototyping efforts.
• Technology Integration: Integrate COTS and custom component sensors (radars, EO/IR, active/passive RF, acoustic sensors).
• Testing & Evaluation: Plan and execute field assessments, write test plans, analyze data to evaluate performance of layered cUAS defenses.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Oversee multidisciplinary teams (Software, Aero, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering) and coordinate with program managers and customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent

DoD Secret clearance

RF systems

UAS/UAV development

Hardware development

Simulation environments

Job description

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) seeks a Counter UAS – Lead Engineer to head the technical efforts on Gilbert, AZ programs. You will oversee end-to-end engineering activities supporting counter-UAS initiatives, spanning architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of sensing and countermeasures.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Software, Aero, Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering, ensuring alignment with program objectives and DoD security requirements.